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We Are But Worms

Original
A one-word RPG about worms
universal
Rules-LightOne-Shot FriendlyGM-LessFreeform MagicExperimental
Languages: English
DiceDiceless
System FamilyStandalone
CostFree / $
LicenseProprietary
PublisherRiverhouse Games
Year2019
Complexity Very Low
Accessibility Very High
Community Very Low

Core Mechanic

The entire game is one word. No dice, no stats, no GM. Playable as a tabletop RPG or LARP. Explores physical embodiment and perspective through the act of play itself.

Best For

Anyone curious about the absolute boundary of what an RPG can be — a single-word game about embodiment, physicality, and being a worm.

Highlights

Entire game is a single word, playable as tabletop or LARP, zero barrier to entry, has spawned numerous community hacks and adaptations

Considerations

No mechanical structure — no dice, no stats, no resolution system, one word of rules text with no GM guidance or scenario framework, single session only, no character creation or advancement